No. 99252894

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Cairo Silver Workshop - Cairo Silver Workshop - Vesta case - 900-1000 - Egyptian  card  case
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€ 127
12 weeks ago

Cairo Silver Workshop - Cairo Silver Workshop - Vesta case - 900-1000 - Egyptian card case

Beautiful antique Egyptian solid silver calling card case, hallmarked in Cairo with the lotus flower silver mark and Arabic date letter. The hallmark corresponds to 900/1000 silver fineness and dates to approximately 1947. This elegant case features detailed Egyptian revival engravings inspired by hieroglyphic inscriptions, typical of the Art Deco “Egyptomania” period. The interior retains its original polished silver finish. A fine example of mid-20th-century Egyptian craftsmanship — collectible and decorative. Details: Material: Solid silver (900/1000) Hallmarks: Cairo lotus mark, 900 fineness, Arabic date letter (circa 1947) Origin: Egypt Era: Early to mid 20th century (approx. 1940–1950) Weight: 83 g Dimensions: approx. 9 × 6 cm Condition: Good vintage condition, with light surface wear and patina consistent with age. Shipping: Will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance.

No. 99252894

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Cairo Silver Workshop - Cairo Silver Workshop - Vesta case - 900-1000 - Egyptian  card  case

Cairo Silver Workshop - Cairo Silver Workshop - Vesta case - 900-1000 - Egyptian card case

Beautiful antique Egyptian solid silver calling card case, hallmarked in Cairo with the lotus flower silver mark and Arabic date letter. The hallmark corresponds to 900/1000 silver fineness and dates to approximately 1947.

This elegant case features detailed Egyptian revival engravings inspired by hieroglyphic inscriptions, typical of the Art Deco “Egyptomania” period. The interior retains its original polished silver finish.

A fine example of mid-20th-century Egyptian craftsmanship — collectible and decorative.

Details:

Material: Solid silver (900/1000)

Hallmarks: Cairo lotus mark, 900 fineness, Arabic date letter (circa 1947)

Origin: Egypt

Era: Early to mid 20th century (approx. 1940–1950)

Weight: 83 g

Dimensions: approx. 9 × 6 cm

Condition: Good vintage condition, with light surface wear and patina consistent with age.


Shipping:
Will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance.

Final bid
€ 127
Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
Expert
Estimate  € 180 - € 220

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